Hadn't heard of this one, either. Dennis Quaid versus Michael Chiklis in 1960's Las Vegas, with Carrie-Anne Moss along for the ride? I think I'd give that a shot. Looks more interesting to me than Elementary, as much as I like Lucy Liu.

I love the show. Hope it gets the second season. At the local Clark County library, they've had a special event once a week this month, Mob Month. Ralph Lamb, is going to be there this Tuesday, to talk about how it was and being a consultant on the show, I expect it to be rather interesting. Too bad I work :-(

Reality TV is making Americans stupid. Nobody appreciates a good story anymore. They just want to see idiots act like idiots so they feel like less of an idiot.

Yep. This is it in a nutshell.

There's also the gossip factor. People seem to like seeing bad shit happen to other people on "reality" shows because it's supposed to somehow make us feel better about our own pathetic lives. Culture has taken a turn from building up heroes to tearing down villains.

The irony is that people aren't even bright enough to realize that all the reality shows are heavily produced, and if not exactly scripted, everything is planned-out and executed the way the production staff wants.

There's also the gossip factor. People seem to like seeing bad shit happen to other people on "reality" shows because it's supposed to somehow make us feel better about our own pathetic lives. Culture has taken a turn from building up heroes to tearing down villains.

The irony is that people aren't even bright enough to realize that all the reality shows are heavily produced, and if not exactly scripted, everything is planned-out and executed the way the production staff wants.

Even the "uplifting" reality shows are badly manipulative. See example: Undercover Boss

I refuse to believe anything on that show is real.

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Originally Posted by Cassel's Reckoning:

Matt once made a very nice play in Seattle where he spun away from a pass rusher and hit Bowe off his back foot for a first down.